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Bette Midler turns 66 today: discover her South Beach diet diva secrets!

Happy December 1 birthday to Bette Midler! At 66, the Divine Miss M keeps her fabulous figure with her South Beach Diet diva program!

The South Beach Diet and South Beach Diet Cookbook have become favorites among both celebrities (Bill Clinton) and the general public, topping the New York Times bestsellers lists for months. The premise is similar to a modified high protein diet, divided into 3 phases. One phase focuses on no starches or fruits, while another allows some whole grains, and then you graduate to a maintenance program. The reason for its celebrity popularity? Phase one involves luxury proteins like lobster.

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Give the Divine Miss M a rose...and lobster for dinner.

, Diets Examiner

Joanne Eglash has an M.S. in nutrition and more than 20 years of journalism experience. Currently a featured food columnist for Yahoo, she invites you to follow her on Twitter.

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